Bentley, Farnham, GU10

This character property has fantastic views over the surrounding countryside and offers a wealth of character, two outbuildings and a detached double garage.

This beautiful period property originally dates back to 1786 with later substantial additions in 1926. The house offers a wealth of character and charm with many original features throughout and has delightful rural views to the side and rear over the neighbouring countryside and Alice Holt Forest beyond.

Entering the property via a smart porch, there is a large welcoming entrance hallway that immediately sets the tone. Towards the back of the ground floor there is the ‘hub of the home’ kitchen/breakfast room/dining area with farmhouse styled units, breakfast island, two-oven Rayburn, pantry and wonderful views to the rear garden. Adjacent, there is a spacious family room with bifolding doors to rear patio and sky lantern, sitting room with wood burning stove, dual aspect dining room, downstairs shower room.

Upstairs the principal bedroom is wonderfully light and enjoys stunning views on three sides of the garden and surrounding countryside. Furthermore there are three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, single bedroom/dressing room and large family bathroom with its attractive free standing bath. A useful loft space provides further storage.

The delightful and well maintained gardens extend to approximately 0.25 acres and are well secluded by hedging to the rear and by a brick wall at the front. The main part of the garden is fully fenced providing good safety for children and dogs. This is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with interesting curved flower beds which are well stocked with established plants and shrubs. It also includes a stand-alone office constructed in brick with a gable roof to the front of the property, together with large 30sq/m annexe towards the rear of the property, complete with wc and kitchenette, south facing pergola covered terrace. To the front the property is approached through a wooden five bar gate into a large gravelled parking area in front of the double garage. A magnificent bay tree sits at the side of the garage.

The property is situated in the heart of the popular village of Bentley, a charming village on the edge of rolling down land in north east Hampshire and near to Alice Holt Forest providing superb opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and of Great Landscape Value. Bentley has its own primary school, church, two public houses, village shop and Indian restaurant. There is a regular bus service, connecting to both Alton and Farnham, and a railway station with regular direct trains to London Waterloo in approximately one hour. The property is situated off the A31 with excellent access to the Guildford, Farnham, Alton and Winchester. From the A31, the A3, M3 and A331 can all be accessed.